The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Antony and Cleopatra. Helen of Troy and Paris. Romeo and Juliet. And now... Henry and Flora.For centuries Love and Death have chosen their players. They have set the rules, rolled the dice, and kept close, ready to influence, angling for supremacy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,315 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 43%
reflective 43%
sad 32%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 21%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 10%
funny 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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